…performance properties. Quite simply, just adding plant protein, calcium and a few other ingredients to water does not make it milk. “We appreciate Commissioner Gottlieb’s efforts to evaluate current food…
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on Modernizing Standards of Identity and the use of Dairy Names for Plant-Based Substitutes
…of such products does not mislead consumers, especially if this could compromise their health and well-being. We’re working on modernizing our standards of identity, which define through regulation certain characteristics,…
Recognizing the Size and Scope of the Forage Industry
California’s robust specialty crop industry can cast a sizable shadow that can cause the forage industry to often be overlooked. Alfalfa and forage production is not generally recognized for the…
Agri View: Importance of International Trade
…are reasons that NAFTA means more than most people think it does. It doesn’t mean that other trade programs are not important. They all are. NAFTA, TPT, WTO. Call it…
NPPC: Auto Import Tariffs Will Prompt More Retaliation Against American Agriculture
…in comments submitted to the Senate Committee on Finance. In its ongoing efforts to realign U.S. trade policy, the Trump administration is considering putting duties on autos and auto parts…
Farm Bureau Calls for Evaluation of Endangered Species Protection
…the Endangered Species Act works, and how it can be improved to better work with farmers and other landowners. “We all value protecting species from extinction.” Johansson said. “Our disagreements…
The California Kitchen: Ratatouille Pasta
…of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow Albert on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez…
Roberts: Farm Bill Not Expected by Deadline
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts conceded this week a farm bill by the September 30th deadline is not likely. Overseeing the conference committee between the House and Senate, Roberts…
NCBA Contest Seeks Cowboy Poets
…December 4th, 2018. The top three will be announced December 5th, 2018. The winner will have the chance to perform their work live on stage at the 2019 Cattle Industry…
Perdue Comments on DOJ Filing in 9th Circuit Chlorpyrifos Ruling
…pesticides. “The costs of an incorrect decision on chlorpyrifos are expected to be high and would cause serious impacts to American farmers working to feed, fuel, and clothe the United…
USDA Outlines Next Steps for Advancing Animal Disease Traceability
…new goals complement what those sectors are already doing, and will help increase traceability across the entire industry. USDA is committed to continued discussion and collaboration to ensure we coordinate…
EPA RFS Waiver Website Doesn’t Include Justification
A new website by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) doesn’t satisfy all sides of the hardship waiver issue under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The National Corn Growers Association called…
CDFA Accepting 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications
…live demonstration of the online application system, and more. Visit CDFA’s SCBGP website, www.cdfa.ca.gov/grants, for full details. Workshops and webinars will be held at these locations on the following dates:…
High-Yield Farming May Be Better for Environment Than Previously Believed
…hundreds of investigations into four sizeable food sectors which make up significant portions of the global production of each commodity such as European dairy, Latin American beef, Asian paddy rice,…